{"product_id":"ramayana-divine-loophole-hardcover","title":"Ramayana: Divine Loophole - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSanjay Patel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 21st century retelling of a 2500-year-old story: Artist and veteran Pixar animator Sanjay Patel lends a lush, whimsical illustration style and lighthearted voice to one of Hindu mythology's best-loved and most enduring tales.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Teeming with powerful deities, love-struck monsters, flying monkey gods, magic weapons, demon armies, and divine love, \u003ci\u003eRamayana: Divine Loophole\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of Rama, a god-turned-prince, and his quest to rescue his wife Sita after she is kidnapped by a demon king. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From princesses in peril to gripping battles, scheming royals, and hordes of bloodthirsty demons, this incredible retelling of the classic Ramayana for kids is the ultimate adventure story presented with an unforgettably modern touch. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Fans of Sanjay Patel's books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Hindu Deities\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGanesha's Sweet Tooth\u003c\/i\u003e, will be entranced by this ancient story brought to life with more than 100 dazzlingly colorful illustrations. Readers of all ages who love Hindu as well as Celtic, Roman, Chinese, and Greek mythology, and mythological creatures, will enjoy this timeless tale and its essential themes of duty, honor, and loyalty. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRAMAYANA ILLUSTRATED FOR A NEW GENERATION: Even readers familiar with this ancient tale will find delight and new understanding in these pages. This keepsake volume includes more than 100 colorful full-spread illustrations, a detailed pictorial glossary of the cast of characters who make up the epic tale, and sketches of the work in progress. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e GREAT FAMILY READ-ALONG: A hit with parents eager for enthralling books to share with the whole family, \u003ci\u003eRamayana: Divine Loophole\u003c\/i\u003e's \"incredible illustrations and simple story for kids make this perfect bedtime reading for children aged five and above . . . [A] fun, technicolor way to introduce Hindu mythology to your children.\" (theswaddle.com) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e PIXAR ARTIST AUTHOR: Sanjay Patel is a wildly talented artist whose work as an animator and storyboard artist for Pixar Animation Studios includes \u003ci\u003eMonsters, Inc.\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Bug's Life\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eToy Story 2\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eToy Story 3\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRatatouille\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e and The Incredibles\u003c\/i\u003e. 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He has also worked on \u003ci\u003eThe Simpsons\u003c\/i\u003e for Fox and with legendary cartoonist John K., creator of \u003ci\u003eRen and Stimpy\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 186\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.1 x 9.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 10, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757736624416,"sku":"9780811871075","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/bd8e9e72ddfaac099951eaeafa204e53.webp?v=1780110491","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/ramayana-divine-loophole-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}